Conference turris::womannotes-v2

    Judy 
      My asked for one for her birthday so being a dutiful husband I
    went out to get one.When I found it for the price I wanted to pay,
    and not being able to figure it out I ask the salesperson if I could
    try it. We plugged it in and I tried it on my arm. It is a spring
    like device that is rotated the hairs get in the spring and are
         R I P P ED OUT OF YOUR SKIN
    It hurt my arm so I can just Imagine what it would feel like on
    someones legs. My advice is try it first
                                            steve

    I've used one for about three weeks and am happy with it.  It works
    like .1 said and can be somewhat painful if you try to remove a lot of
    hair at one time.  My first usage was the most painful and subsequent
    usage was more comfortable.  I use it about every three days.  The hair
    that grows back is finer and easier to remove.  I've seen some redness
    that goes away overnight.  I like the Epilady better than shaving or
    cream hair removers.  Definitely less pain and mess than wax.
    
    Nancy

    
    
    I got an Epilady a couple months ago, used it faithfully for a week
    and I don't bother with it anymore for a couple of reasons. 
    
    1. I wasn't satisfied with the amount of hair removal.  I used it
       for a solid week, every nite, and all the hairs on my legs still
       weren't gone.  
    
    2. Don't let anyone tell you that it doesn't hurt!  Granted, the
       pain isn't unbearable, and it did get easier later in the week,
       but it does hurt!
    
    3.  I haven't used it in a while and I noticed the other day as
        I was shaving that I have alot of ingrown hairs as a result
        of the Epilady.
    
    I've found it's much easier to just shave my legs in the shower
    each morning.  After all, you can't use the Epilady for bikini line
    or your underarms so you have to use the razor anyway!
    
    I suppose it's all a matter of personal preference, but I don't
    find the Epilady any easier or better than a trusty razor!
    
    Cherie
    
    P.S. - Anyone want to buy a use Epilady - cheap??!!
    

    I bought one on sale on Sunday, followed directions carefully on
    monday, and returned the sucker on Tuesday.  I have very corse hair
    and the way it works does pull it out and I ended up with a rash
    on the spot I tested it on on my legs, and couldn't let anything
    touch that area for 2 days. it was very very sensitive. I also noticed
    that I could still feel stubbies where I had used it.  
    my opinion is they hurt too much for me to use and I did get an
    allergic reaction so I'd prefer to shave.
    
    vivian
    

    My wife likes hers very much.  We bought it for $36.66 @ BJ's 2
    weeks ago.
    
    Andy

    
    
    What brand is this device?  Is it Norelco or Remington?  I've
    seen a new razor-type product, designed for women, advertised
    on tv and am wondering if this is the same product (which I
    had given thought to checking into).
    
    Deborah
    
    

    
    
    Since the advertisements for Epilady *did not* mention 
    the word painless, I decided this was not for me.  However,
    there is another product being advertised by Jordan Marsh
    called Finally Free (I think?) and it specifically says that
    it is painless hair removal.  Also claims that the hair
    removal is permanent after a couple of uses.  It is expensive
    ($99) and when I went to look at it they were sold out.  
    Maybe some of the discount stores will carry it at a lower
    price.  Anyone else heard of this or tried it?
    
    Carole

    re: .6
    
    Epilady appears to be its own brand.  The ads I've seen for it
    don't mention any connection to any other shaving-equipment
    company.
    
    It's not a razor; it's got something that looks like a twisted
    screen-door spring that twirls, catches your hairs in its cracks,
    and pulls them out.  I think it operates on the band-aid principle
    -- yank them out all at once and it won't hurt for as long. 
     
    I haven't tried it and don't intend to.  I'm going to stick
    in my normal unshaven condition at least until spring.
    
    --bonnie 

    
    
    (OUCH!)  Thanks, Bonnie.  I think I'll stick with my trusty
    Atra!!
    
    Deb
    
    

    Re: .6
    
    What you are thinking about is a battery-operated RAZOR put out
    by Remington. I've seen it advertized from $9.99 to $12.99.  Haven't
    tried it yet but have been considering it.
    
    Has anyone out there tried it?
      

re:  .10

    The rechargeable trac II type razors are great!  I can't think
    of what name brand it is, but used it this am and got a great
    shave!  :*)   No nicks, cuts, or stubble.  Ease of operation
    is fantastic.  

    justme....jacqui

    Well since I was the base note author I thought I ought to update
    everyone.  I purchased an Epilady for 39.95 at Sears.  I brought
    it home and started trying it.  I happen to have more hair than
    the average woman so I was skeptical at first.  Also I have very
    coarse hair.
    The first few tries were painful.  Not unlike Electrolysis. 
    The speed of the Epilady wasnt that great so it took sometime 5
    tugs before the hair actually came out.  That was what hurt.  If
    the Epiliday got the hair on the first try it wasnt as painful.
    
    After the first couple of nights I borrowed my sisters Epilady TRIO.
    This one has three speed setting and the fastest one worked the
    best, so we have traded.
    
    Also I had to use it every night for two weeks to get all the
    hair off my legs.  But now its a breeze.  Also I do get red but
    it goes away in about 2 hours. Also I am not getting the rashes
    I used to when I had my legs waxed. 
    
      

    I'd like to open up this discussion again...
    
    I recently purchased an Epilady and after I bought it I noticed
    it said it was made for use on leg and fore-arm hair only. The
    reason I made the purchase was to see if it would be successful
    at removing the very fine, downey, peach-fuzz hairs on my face 
    (cheeks, jowls and neck).  They are probably only a nuisance to 
    me but make-up goes on much easier when they are not there.  
    
    Unfortunately, when I shave or use a hair removing product, my 
    skin breaks out on my face. Bleaching isn't necessary because 
    the hairs are already blond.  It's really an issue of vanity and 
    ease of make-up distribution.  
    
    Has anyone ever used the Epilady for their face?  Did it work?
    Am I asking for in-grown hair problems? 
    
    Thanks,
    Jodi-
    
    
    

    No, you really don't want to use the Epilady on your face.  If you read
    the instructions, they tell you to pull the skin tight while you're
    using it.  It's not really possible to do that on your face, so the
    Epilady would grab the skin and stall.  It's not as painful as it
    sounds, but it also doesn't remove any hair!

    My biggest problem with it has been getting the hairs to actually come
    out, though I've gotten a lot better at it over the past 6 weeks.  It
    is much easier after the first time, since the hairs grow in finer.  I
    like being able to avoid major nubs.  I've experienced only very minor
    irritation; it's usually gone in 5-10 minutes.

    The package, BTW, states quite clearly that the Epilady shouldn't be
    shared, since it's a personal hygiene product, and that it can't be
    returned except for operational failures.  I find it interesting that
    some people have returned them.

    Epilady is not owned by another company.  The device was invented in
    Israel, and is marketed independently.

    Beverly

    Re: 14
    
    Have you ever thought of Electrolysis?  I am the author of the base
    note and I am still using the Epliady on my legs.  It has been a
    life saver for me.  I am a hairier than normal female and not to
    have to shave every other day is wonderful.
    
    As for the Electrolysis - this is a permanent way to remove the
    hair from your face.  I have been having treatments for a few years for
    different areas on my face and body. I find that it is worth it!
    
    Regards, Judy

    Electrolysis really isn't for me.  The hairs I speak of are very
    fine, blond and there are *many* of them.  I already subject myself 
    to eight allergy shots a week, the thought of electrolysis every week
    would just put me over the edge.
    
    But thanks for thinking of me...
    
    Jodi-who_sold_her_Epilady_to_someone_who_likes_pain.